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Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record

Women will hold a majority of state legislative seats in Colorado and New Mexico in 2025, but overall growth in representation remains modest.
#uk-politics

Olly Robbins on longlist of 10 vying for UK civil service top job

Oliver Robbins is a frontrunner to succeed Simon Case as UK's most senior civil servant amid concerns about the lack of diverse candidates.

Keir Starmer appoints former Blair and Brown aide as his political director

Keir Starmer appointed Claire Reynolds as political director to improve relations within Labour and build upon his women's representation agenda.

Olly Robbins on longlist of 10 vying for UK civil service top job

Oliver Robbins is a frontrunner to succeed Simon Case as UK's most senior civil servant amid concerns about the lack of diverse candidates.

Keir Starmer appoints former Blair and Brown aide as his political director

Keir Starmer appointed Claire Reynolds as political director to improve relations within Labour and build upon his women's representation agenda.
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#women-in-sports

What Emma Tiedemann, Rylee Pay said about being the first female duo to broadcast a Red Sox game

Emma Tiedemann and Rylee Pay made history as the first female broadcasters for a Red Sox game, promoting gender representation in sports.

Whoopi Goldberg launches first women's global sports network

Whoopi Goldberg has launched the All Women's Sports Network (AWSN), a global sports channel dedicated to women's sports.

What Emma Tiedemann, Rylee Pay said about being the first female duo to broadcast a Red Sox game

Emma Tiedemann and Rylee Pay made history as the first female broadcasters for a Red Sox game, promoting gender representation in sports.

Whoopi Goldberg launches first women's global sports network

Whoopi Goldberg has launched the All Women's Sports Network (AWSN), a global sports channel dedicated to women's sports.
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Now woke scientists say toy advert jingles are SEXIST

Toy commercials influence children's perceptions of gender through distinct musical styles associated with masculinity and femininity.

A Hidden Sexual Assault Scandal at the New York Philharmonic

The New York Philharmonic reflects changing gender dynamics in orchestral music through Cara Kizer's achievements.
#advertising

Flipkart Finds Itself In Hot Water After Labeling Husbands 'Aalsi' In Viral Video; Apologises After Backlash

Flipkart's promotional video for 'Big Billion Days Sale' faced backlash for derogatory remarks towards husbands, prompting an apology and removal of the ad.

M&S 'sorry' for using gender-neutral language in bra advert

Marks & Spencer's new bra ad faced backlash over its language, prompting a swift apology and removal.
The campaign highlights ongoing tensions in gender representation in marketing.

Flipkart Finds Itself In Hot Water After Labeling Husbands 'Aalsi' In Viral Video; Apologises After Backlash

Flipkart's promotional video for 'Big Billion Days Sale' faced backlash for derogatory remarks towards husbands, prompting an apology and removal of the ad.

M&S 'sorry' for using gender-neutral language in bra advert

Marks & Spencer's new bra ad faced backlash over its language, prompting a swift apology and removal.
The campaign highlights ongoing tensions in gender representation in marketing.
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#ai-bias

ChatGPT Messes Up Badly During Demo With CEO of Chanel

ChatGPT's outputs can reflect outdated gender biases, as demonstrated by Chanel CEO Leena Nair's experience.

As a tech CEO I asked diverse female interns to expose biases in our AI chatbot. Here's what followed

The lack of diversity in AI development can perpetuate outdated stereotypes and limit innovation.

ChatGPT Messes Up Badly During Demo With CEO of Chanel

ChatGPT's outputs can reflect outdated gender biases, as demonstrated by Chanel CEO Leena Nair's experience.

As a tech CEO I asked diverse female interns to expose biases in our AI chatbot. Here's what followed

The lack of diversity in AI development can perpetuate outdated stereotypes and limit innovation.
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#kamala-harris

Kamala Harris Is Dressing for the Presidency

Kamala Harris must navigate the complexities of gender and imagery in her campaign to sway undecided voters.

CNN's Kate Bolduan Asks Dem Gov About Kamala Harris VP Shortlist Being All White Men': Does It Bother You?'

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul praised the talent of white men on Kamala Harris's VP shortlist, dismissing concerns about gender representation.

Kamala Harris Is Dressing for the Presidency

Kamala Harris must navigate the complexities of gender and imagery in her campaign to sway undecided voters.

CNN's Kate Bolduan Asks Dem Gov About Kamala Harris VP Shortlist Being All White Men': Does It Bother You?'

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul praised the talent of white men on Kamala Harris's VP shortlist, dismissing concerns about gender representation.
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AI's shocking views of how Europeans see Americans

AI showcases distorted stereotypes about Americans, particularly women, as overly sexualized and fast food consumers.

Japandroids: Fate & Alcohol

The album Fate & Alcohol overcorrects previous issues by oversimplifying themes and relying on clichés, reducing the complexity of female characters in lyrics.
#literature

South Korea's Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel Prize in literature

Han Kang won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature for her poetic exploration of trauma and the fragility of human life.

The Voyage Home by Pat Barker review a brilliant finale to the Trojan war trilogy

Reimagining Greek myths through the experiences of silenced women with profound humanity.

South Korea's Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel Prize in literature

Han Kang won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature for her poetic exploration of trauma and the fragility of human life.

The Voyage Home by Pat Barker review a brilliant finale to the Trojan war trilogy

Reimagining Greek myths through the experiences of silenced women with profound humanity.
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People Are Contrasting The "Joker 2" Box Office Flop Discourse With How We Talk About Female-Led Movies

The box office response to female-led superhero films often sparks more scrutiny compared to their male-led counterparts, highlighting biases in audience perceptions.

"If you don't like it, don't buy it", former Sony Interactive boss says of Ghost of Yotei character design 'controversy'

The controversy over Ghost of Yōtei's female samurai character highlights ongoing debates about gender representation in gaming.

Will Ferrell regrets dressing up as a woman on SNL

Will Ferrell regrets dressing up as a woman for a joke on SNL, indicating the changing views on gender and comedy.
Ferrell expresses a reluctance to engage in similar humor today, highlighting a societal shift in perception.
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Caltech's latest STEM breakthrough: Most of its new students are women

Caltech's commitment to increasing female representation in STEM has resulted in a milestone where women make up half of the incoming undergraduate class.

Robin F. Williams Explores Gender and Horror in Good Mourning at P.P.O.W. Gallery | stupidDOPE

Robin F. Williams' latest exhibit challenges traditional female roles in horror cinema, prompting deeper reflection on gender portrayal and societal norms.

Seven West Media defends sexy Santas' dancers weeks after toxic work culture allegations

The performance by dancers at Seven West Media's staff meeting was deemed cringe-worthy, sparking controversy amid ongoing workplace culture allegations.

Men, guns and penises: How the Western film genre became the definition of masculinity

Western films have traditionally catered to male perspectives, placing women in limited roles, but the genre has evolved and diversified globally.

Iran parliament approves president's entire cabinet, a first since 2001

Pezeshkian's cabinet marks a historic move towards consensus governance in Iran, successfully gaining approval for all ministers for the first time in over 20 years.

Number of girls taking A-level computing exceeds 3,000 | Computer Weekly

A-level computing saw a 28.6% increase in female students in 2024, emphasizing the need for a strong talent pipeline in a male-dominated field.

The House of the Dragon Season 2 Finale Gave Us Something Better Than a Big Battle

Season 2 finale of House of the Dragon defied traditional expectations by foregoing major battles or character deaths, focusing instead on plot twists and character development.

Highlights From the 2024 Paris Olympics

The Paris Olympics captured through the lens of New York Times photographers, showcasing memorable moments and the start of the Games.

Friends star Lisa Kudrow initially thought Chandler was gay

Lisa Kudrow initially thought Friends character Chandler was gay.

What AI thinks a beautiful woman looks like

AI-generated images tend to portray a narrow, unrealistic standard of female beauty.

Angela Alsobrooks Wants to Be Maryland's First Black Senator

Angela Alsobrooks may become Maryland's first Black senator, emphasizing the importance of racial and gender representation in government.

Rapidly growing Arab art collection seeks new spaces to show its works

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi seeks new spaces to exhibit the Barjeel Art Foundation collection, focusing on acquisition diversity and accessibility.

Nearing 50 Supreme Court arguments in, lawyer Lisa Blatt keeps winning

No lawyer has appeared before the Supreme Court more often than Lisa Blatt, known for her unique mix of humor, passion, and style.

Cultivating Diversity, Inclusion and Humanity in the Crypto Community

The crypto industry faces gender representation challenges similar to traditional finance.
Efforts are needed to ensure diversity and inclusion in the crypto community.

Women in Data: MoD's first chief data officer on overcoming imposter syndrome | Computer Weekly

Women remain significantly underrepresented in the technology and military sectors despite efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.
Female leaders like Caroline Bellamy face challenges in male-dominated environments, but emphasize the importance of confidence and showcasing expertise.

In Virginia, Censors Attempt to Axe 'Wishtree'

The Floyd County Public Schools suspended reading of Katherine Applegate's Wishtree due to complaints about the depiction of a monoecious red oak with nonbinary identity.
The decision to suspend the community reading event was influenced by concerns about certain material in the book raised by a community member.

The best adverts of the 1980s

The 1980s saw the birth of consumerist culture with the rise of yuppies and the impact of TV advertising.
Top ads of the 1980s included Apple's groundbreaking Macintosh spot directed by Ridley Scott and Ralph Lauren's representation of powerful women.

Is Poor Things a feminist film? Is Barbie? These have become meaningless questions | Beatrice Loayza

Defining feminism in films can be complex and subjective
The term 'feminist' may be diluted in the film industry with varying interpretations

Sunak's record on appointing female peers from party worst since Major, analysis finds

Rishi Sunak has the lowest female representation in appointing Tory peers compared to previous prime ministers.
The House of Lords has significantly fewer women compared to men, with slow progress in gender balance.

We're still waiting for B2B advertising's feminist revolution

Women make up a higher proportion of business decision-makers than before
B2B ads are still male-focused

The Grammys Belonged to Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell's performance at the Grammys solidified her timeless influence on music.
The Grammys showcased a significant representation of female talent and celebrated precise songwriting as emotional storytelling.

Azerbaijan appoints no women to 28-member Cop29 climate committee

The organising committee for Cop29 in Azerbaijan consists of 28 men and no women, drawing criticism from campaigners.
63% of the members of the organising committee for Cop28 in the UAE were women, highlighting a contrast in gender representation between the two summits.
#car design

Women Buy More Cars, So Why Are the Designs So Macho?

Car design is largely geared toward men, even though women buy more than 60 percent of all new cars sold in the US.
Electric vehicles (EVs) provide an opportunity to shift away from the male-oriented auto design and cater to a broader audience.

Women Buy More Cars, So Why Are the Designs So Macho?

Car design is largely geared toward men, even though women buy more than 60 percent of all new cars sold in the US.
Electric vehicles (EVs) provide an opportunity to shift away from the male-oriented auto design and cater to a broader audience.

Women Buy More Cars, So Why Are the Designs So Macho?

Car design is largely geared toward men, even though women buy more than 60 percent of all new cars sold in the US.
Electric vehicles (EVs) provide an opportunity to shift away from the male-oriented auto design and cater to a broader audience.

Women Buy More Cars, So Why Are the Designs So Macho?

Car design is largely geared toward men, even though women buy more than 60 percent of all new cars sold in the US.
Electric vehicles (EVs) provide an opportunity to shift away from the male-oriented auto design and cater to a broader audience.

Women Buy More Cars, So Why Are the Designs So Macho?

Car design is largely geared toward men, even though women buy more than 60 percent of all new cars sold in the US.
Electric vehicles (EVs) provide an opportunity to shift away from the male-oriented auto design and cater to a broader audience.

Women Buy More Cars, So Why Are the Designs So Macho?

Car design is largely geared toward men, even though women buy more than 60 percent of all new cars sold in the US.
Electric vehicles (EVs) provide an opportunity to shift away from the male-oriented auto design and cater to a broader audience.
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Women Buy More Cars, So Why Are the Designs So Macho?

Car design is largely geared toward men, even though women buy more than 60 percent of all new cars sold in the US.
Electric vehicles (EVs) provide an opportunity to shift away from the male-oriented auto design and cater to a broader audience.

Women Buy More Cars, So Why Are the Designs So Macho?

Car design is largely geared toward men, even though women buy more than 60 percent of all new cars sold in the US.
Electric vehicles (EVs) provide an opportunity to shift away from the male-oriented auto design and cater to a broader audience.

Three Republican South Carolina senators who stopped total abortion ban voted out

Republican women stopped abortion ban, lost seats, leaving SC Senate without GOP women

Bridgerton' and the world of perfect breasts

The series Bridgerton challenges body norms and romantic ideals through bold scenes and subtle changes.

India's Modi wooed women voters. Did the strategy work in the election?

Modi's BJP focused on women voters, but results were not as expected, leading to a decrease in women MPs in India's incoming parliament.
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